Chapter 495 "Frozen", casting, favors
The outside world always jokes that for some directors, when making movies, their wives are always the "first choice" for the female lead.
In fact, when filming, it was indeed the case, either the heroine or the supporting actress, at least the kind who had worked together in several movies.
For example, Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao, Feng Xiaogang and Xu Huan, Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong, Gu Changwei and Jiang Wenli.
Similarly, there are also Guan Rui, the director of "The Cook, the Ruffian and the Actor", and his wife Liang Jing.
When Lin Nan gets married, there will most likely be a new pair of members in this team: Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.
"The investment in this movie is not large, it only has the four leading actors, and the main scene is a restaurant..."
Wang Changtian's tone was full of show-off, Not pretending at all.
“The investment is not much, how much is that?”
“15 million.”
Wang Changtian smiled and answered simply. He was waiting for Lin Nan to ask this question.
"Then I have to congratulate Director Wang. You've made a lot of money. If you look for Huang Bo now, you won't be able to get the previous salary."
Lin Nan jokingly complimented . This comedy is really interesting.
"Haha, I made a profit. Who would have thought that during the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival festivals, he would actually have two movies with a box office of over 1 billion?"
Wang Changtian smiled very much I'm so happy, I really made a lot of money.
Now with this movie, Huang Bo alone can bring many viewers into the cinema.
At the premiere, after watching the movie, Lin Nan didn't stay long.
He is not very interested in the same drinking parties and socializing. In the afternoon, the company also made an appointment to meet with Zheng Xiaolong.
Speaking of which, there is no shortage of film directors in Lin Nan Pictures, but there is really no shortage of TV drama directors, especially top TV drama directors.
Of course, Lin Nan never thought about cultivating it himself. In this circle, there is endless money to be made. The cake is so big that I can’t eat it alone.
It is too unrealistic to want to do everything by yourself. In that case, you will either die of exhaustion or be too careful to die.
At noon, Lin Nan received a rare call from Hu Ge.
Aspiring actors are all looking for their own way out. Hu Ge has no way out in the film industry.
Every film company in the industry has its own artists or interest circles, and there is no shortage of actors. Good projects will not come cheap to outsiders.
Given Tang Ren’s embarrassing situation in the industry, it is impossible to help Hu Ge get good film resources.
But in the drama, Hu Ge seems to have hugged a thigh.
"The play "A Dream Like a Dream" directed by Director Lai Shengchuan, in which I am the protagonist in his youth. Starting from the 1st of next month, it will be performed at the Poly Grand Theater for half a month. If Director Lin If you have time, you can come and give me some guidance..."
Lin Nan was a little surprised when he heard Hu Ge's invitation. Is he getting involved in the drama circle? It's still this kind of long drama that lasts for more than 7 hours.
"A drama! Congratulations to you, ordinary actors would not dare to challenge a drama."
Lin Nan said. Drama is a great training for acting skills.
The reasons why most actors don't do drama are firstly because they don't have the ability, secondly because it's too painful and tiring, and finally the most important reason is too little money!
"Fortunately. I have signed a long-term contract, and from this year onwards, I will follow every performance of "Like a Dream"."
This determination is quite firm.
"Okay. I'll take the time to check it out then. I wish you a smooth performance."
Until she hung up the phone, Lin Nan was still feeling a little emotional. Hu Ge's success was because of the Tang people. Now it's delayed. The person holding him was also from Tang Dynasty.
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Liu Yifei happily accepted Lin Nan’s surprise, and she had already replied to Disney’s email.
In this way, a piece of Hollywood information that traveled across the ocean was transmitted back to the mainland film and television circles, and it was extremely conspicuous.
"Disney's new work, the 3D animated film "Frozen" adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Snow Queen", has confirmed that Liu Yifei will be invited to perform the dubbing performance of Princess Elsa, one of the heroines."
"It is reported that at the "Frankenstein" party in mid-January, Director Lin Nan recommended to Disney..."
"Disney stated that Liu Yifei will dub the English and Chinese versions of "Frozen" in preparation for entering the domestic market..."
Many actors in the industry have paid attention to this news. In the past, mainland actors have also dubbed for Hollywood animated films.
But the Disney princess series... is really rare!
Miss Liu was very efficient. She had forwarded the news immediately and left a message:
"Well, I'm not going to lie to you, Lin Nan told me this first. At that time I was completely stunned. "
The comments below are varied.
“I seem to have seen the showy look and arrogant tone of Producer Liu when he said this...”
“Can we keep our voices down so as not to disturb other actresses? After hearing it, I felt jealous and sour. "
......
Fans and netizens really guessed it right, but actresses of the same age can only be envious and have no way out. .
"Can Director Lin now recommend people to other companies in Hollywood?"
Many actors and agencies have this sentiment, and then have some unrealistic ideas.
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"Congratulations to Yifei, when will you go there?"
"Yes, when will you go to dub Princess Sissi?"
Many people in the industry are also congratulating and asking questions.
Liu Yifeite replied to Zhou Xun and Huang Xiaoming, "At the end of next month, before May Day."
Lin Nan browsed Weibo for a while and liked Ms. Liu. I stopped watching it.
The assistant informed him that he had arrived and was in the small reception room on the third floor.
When Lin Nan arrived on the third floor, Zheng Xiaolong and his assistant were drinking tea.
This is a big name among TV drama directors. Over the past twenty years, he has produced many excellent and award-winning TV dramas, the latest of which is "The Legend of Zhen Huan".
"Director Zheng, welcome."
After Lin Nan entered the door, he greeted him and shook hands. He was sixty years old and deserved his respect.
"Director Lin Nan, you're welcome. To be honest, we inquired about the TV series copyright in October last year, but it turned out that your company bought it first."
Zheng Xiaolong smiled and told Lin Nan what happened last year.
"Director Yue Jun has a hobby of collecting copyrights. I only found out about it afterwards."
After a few casual chats, the two started talking about business.
"My wife is busy with the script of another costume drama, about the Queen Mother Xuan of Qin. It will probably be completed next year. During this period, I can take over "Red Sorghum"."
Hearing what Zheng Xiaolong said, Lin Nan nodded. Just as he was about to speak, the other party spoke again.
“I heard from Yue Jun that the male and female protagonists are Zhou Xun and Zhu Yawen?”
"Yes, I decided."
"They are both very good. I hope I can have some decision-making power in the subsequent casting. This is the right that a director must have over the TV series he directs. , If you want to make a good drama, you have to do this. "
"Of course, I will not accept some actors who have no acting skills and are not suitable. The company can supervise them. I will continue to recommend actors, but I hope I can check them.”
This request is very reasonable for Lin Nan.
Because he is a director. A director must have certain decision-making power over the role and control the entire crew based on his own understanding of the script.
"Yes, no problem. Zhou Xun's schedule will not be until the second half of the year. During this period, Director Zheng can start casting. Director Jiang Yuerou will cooperate. She is the producer of this TV series."
" Okay, let’s do it like this.” Zheng Xiaolong’s salary for accepting roles is clearly marked in the industry, so signing the contract is much easier.
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Hua Yi’s “The Loyal Yang Family General” with an investment of 170 million was also having its premiere, and people in the industry came to support it. There are so many people.
There are directors from Hong Kong Island, screenwriters from Hong Kong Island, and nearly ten main actors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It is said to be a star-studded cast.
Experienced industry insiders will know it once they see this production team. It is another so-called "historical blockbuster" shot by a Hong Kong team!
Even though the industry is not optimistic about it, at the premiere, Wang Zhonglei still shouted the slogan of a box office target of 500 million US dollars in the mainland and at least 50 million US dollars overseas.
As for how much you can get after the release, you have to look at those imported movies and domestic films such as "The Cook, the Ruffian and the Actor" to give face.
"Produced by Lin Nan Pictures and directed by director Zheng Xiaolong, the period drama "Red Sorghum" has been officially approved and casting has begun..."
The news of "Red Sorghum" was announced on the official WeChat account of Lin Nan Pictures, and within half an hour it attracted the attention of everyone in the industry.
There are no fools in this world.
The first Nobel Prize in China was born only half a year ago, and everyone knows exactly how much attention this TV series adapted from the novel of the same name by the Nobel Prize winner will receive.
This is currently the highest quality TV drama resource in the Mainland, with the top TV drama directors, original authors, and production companies!
There is no actor who is not excited, and they are all looking at the casting.
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"Are you kidding? The male and female lead have been decided! When?"
"Zhou Xun and Zhu Yawen?"
"This is not decided What! It’s so unfair..."
There are countless agencies and actors and actresses who are asking for information.
The final reply was that the male and female protagonists have been decided, and other roles will be selected by the director and producer at the same time, with the director's opinion taking priority.
A large number of audition resumes were sent to Jiang Yanrou and Zheng Xiaolong's studio.
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Liu Yifei was watching other Disney animated movies on her tablet, and was already preparing for her trip to Hollywood at the end of next month.
Since Lin Nan told her that she was going to dub, Miss Liu has even eaten a lot lighter, which is really good.
Looking at the vibrating cell phone, Lin Nan was speechless. All these people came to ask about "Red Sorghum", including the supporting characters. .
He has made it clear that he will not interfere with subsequent casting matters, but the calls still keep coming.
In order to avoid being disturbed, Liu Yifei turned off her mobile phone for a long time.
“Huh?”
Lin Nan glanced at the caller ID on his phone and was stunned!
"Jiang Wenli?"
Lin Nan didn't understand. What did Jiang Wenli have to do with him at this time?
Looking at Liu Yifei, who was looking at her feet and curled up on the sofa, giggling while watching an animated movie, Lin Nan smiled softly, picked up her phone, stood up, left the living room, and went to the garden.
Miss Liu also noticed Lin Nan's movements, but didn't pay attention and continued to watch the movie.
“Sister Wen Li, what’s the matter?”
Lin Nan had to admit that Jiang Wenli must have helped with the last Golden Horse Award.
"Lin Nan, I heard that your company's "Red Sorghum" is casting?"
On the phone, Jiang Wenli asked straight to the point, which made Lin Nan even more puzzled.
Logically speaking, there is no suitable role for Jiang Wenli in this script? Except for a supporting actress. But with her status and ambition, she probably doesn’t like it either!
He asked tentatively: "Yes, does Sister Wen Li have any ideas?"
"Hahaha, it's not me. Director Zheng and your company have already announced some roles. A friend of mine with whom I have a good relationship sent in an audition resume..."
On the phone, Jiang Wenli said, Lin Nan listened, and the more he listened, the more confused he became.
Logically speaking, when Jiang Wenli opened her mouth, Lin Nan really couldn't refuse. After all, favors must be repaid.
After hesitating for a long time, Lin Nan agreed.
"Sister Wen Li, let's do this. You let him audition with Director Zheng first. If he succeeds, of course it will be great. If not, leave it to me."
"Okay, then I'll listen to you."
After chatting for a while, Jiang Wenli hung up the phone and said that she would have to go to class soon.
Lin Nan then remembered that this person had been an on-the-job teacher of the Chinese Opera since the year before last.
“What is this?”
Lin Nan smiled speechlessly, feeling very bad.
"Favours, favors, anyway, I'm just returning a favor."
Muttering, Lin Nan dialed a number and called Jiang Yanrou.
After a while, the phone was answered over there, "Director Lin?"
"Director Jiang, how many audition resumes have you received?"
"Many, they are being sorted. Notification, the audition will be ready next.”
Lin Nan hesitated for a moment and then said:
"You, please pay attention to a man named Huang Xuan. If the audition goes well, don't worry about it. If it's almost impossible... take care of him."
Jiang Yuerou didn't come back to her senses for a while. In previous movies and TV series, Lin Nan had never said these words in the middle.
"Someone is looking for you?"
"Absolutely." Lin Nan replied helplessly.
"I understand, just pretend I haven't asked you this question." Jiang Yuerou also joked.
Lin Nan also shook his head, he thought the same thing, just pretend that he didn't receive a call from Jiang Wenli today.
Back in the living room of the villa, Liu Yifei changed to another movie, the Disney animated movie version of "Mulan".
As soon as Lin Nan sat there, Miss Liu naturally stretched her legs over.
The fat feet rested lazily on Lin Nan's legs, which was really enjoyable.
"Who is looking for you, and you have been answering the phone for so long?"
"It's about the casting of "Red Sorghum"."
Lin Nan said perfunctorily, half truth and half lie.
I saw Liu Yifei picking up her mobile phone on the table, and then pouted:
"I estimate that after turning on the phone now, there will be a lot of missed call notifications and text messages. ”
"Just put it all on my side. Just say that I won't interfere with the casting this time."
Lin Nan pinched Miss Liu's white and tender feet and said something against her will. He had just given Jiang Yuerou's instructions. Passed.
“Are my feet ugly? They’ve been practiced since childhood.”
Liu Yifei said something coldly, and her eyes were bright when she looked at Lin Nan.
This question is a bit difficult.
"I've never seen other girls' bare feet up close, so how can I give you an answer? But in my eyes, you are the most perfect!"
The smile on Liu Yifei's face when she heard Lin Nan's words, Even more brilliant.
"In the afternoon, I made an appointment with Changchang to go shopping."
Miss Liu suddenly said slyly, and then leaned into Lin Nan's ear: "You can buy a few more pairs of stockings... ..."
"Well, I think carrying bags and paying bills is suitable for me!"
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(End of this chapter)